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The best way would be to use a load testing unit, but most people don't really have the means to get their hands on one. Most shops and even auto parts stores will offer free load testing service (in hopes of selling you a battery) and should even create a print out or show you the numbers.
On your battery there will be a CCA (Cold-cranking amps) number (probably between 5-600 CCA's for a cavalier) if the battery test averages 100 CCA or more below this number it may be time to get a new one.
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How do you know if your timing cahin is bad on a 2002 Cavalier?
When the timing chain is bad on a 2002 Cavalier, the engine could have several symptoms. The engine could run rough, be hard to start, or not run at all.
Battery light stays on 1999 cavalier?
Charging problem, altenator going bad or has already gone bad.
Reverse lights not working on 2002 Cavalier Fuses and bulbs are good?
The 2002 Cavalier has a reverse light switch. The switch can be bad, or have a loose connection causing the lights not to work.
How do you detect a bad battery on a laptop?
Usually your computer doesn't start or you can see it wherever the battery charging icon if the battery is charging or not.
1998 Chevrolet Cavalier Daytime Running Lights troubleshooting.?
my 05' cavalier has a bad alternator problem its charging the battery a little bit then stops and the little power my battery has is drained by the end of the night. I replaced the alternator twice and the battery but still no difference.
The battery light is on the cavalier?
The battery light can be on for several reasons. A bad alternator is the top cause in my experience. Have the charging system tested and see what is going on.
Why would a 2002 Cavalier turn over but not start after it has been driven and has cooled down?
There are many reasons why this could happen. 1. battery might be bad 2. ignition switch might be bad 3. battery cable bad 4. bad starter 5. bad sensors. the list can go on for miles, my advice to you would be... hook the car up to a obII computer to pin point the poblem.
What might cause the battery light to stay on a 2002 Mitsubishi eclipse spyder?
Bad Alternator, Bad Battery, loose cables
Why 2002 cavalier wont start has fuel and spark?
compression? bad/worn/broken timing chain..
Your 97 cavalier will crank only for about 2 seconds and die.?
Weak battery? Loose battery or starter cable? Bad starter? Timing too far advanced?
Why is your abs light on in your 2002 cavalier?
One of 3 problems: wheel sensor is bad, abs cables, or hubs.
If Blower resistor is bad will it drain the battery on a Jeep Liberty 2002?
Yes.
